Leonie Jaroni Zupp

August 5, 1927 - February 28, 2021

Leonie Jeroni Zupp of Chestertown, Maryland died on February 28, 2021 at Peak Health Care in Chestertown. She was 93. She was born in Hoensbrock, Holland on August 5, 1927. She and her parents, the late Albert and Helene Kobylski Jaroni fled to Germany where she was raised. She was to attend University but her education was cut short due to bombings during WWII. She was married to the late Harry Zupp in 1947, who predeceased her in 2004. Mrs. Zupp spoke four languages, which enabled her to immigrate with ease to the US in 1957. She and her husband lived in upstate New York where she worked as a housekeeper and homemaker. They moved to Chestertown, Maryland in 2003. Mrs. Zupp enjoyed cooking and baking, planting and gardening, and caring for her numerous pets (especially her cats). She was known to speak her mind, especially when politics were the topic. She is survived by her son: Joerg Peter Zupp of New York and Jessica Zupp Schengber of Maryalnd. She is also survived by three grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. In addition to her husband she was predeceased by 2 sisters. Services will be held privately. Arrangements by Helfenbein and Newnam Funeral Home www.fhnfuneralhome.com